September 3, 2026
9-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$2,011
Price / day
$223
Celebrity Equinox|Celebrity Silhouette
Celebrity Equinox vs Celebrity Silhouette
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Celebrity Equinox
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Newer Ship
Celebrity Silhouette
Built in 2011
2 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Celebrity Equinox
$261 / day
$51 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Celebrity Silhouette
42.9 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Celebrity Equinox vs Celebrity Silhouette: Quick Comparison
Celebrity Silhouette is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2011, it is 2 years newer than Celebrity Equinox, which entered service in 2009. Celebrity Silhouette is approximately 0% larger by gross tonnage at 122,210 GT. Celebrity Silhouette also carries 2 more passengers. Celebrity Equinox has upcoming sailings in Europe, while Celebrity Silhouette has sailings in Canada. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Celebrity Equinox has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | Celebrity Equinox | Celebrity Silhouette |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2009 | 2011Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 121,878 GT | 122,210 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,850 | 2,852 |
| Space per Passenger | 42.8 GT | 42.9 GT |
| Length | 317.2 m | 315 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Celebrity Equinox vs Celebrity Silhouette
Age
Celebrity Silhouette was built in 2011, making it 2 years newer than Celebrity Equinox, which was built in 2009.
Size
At 122,210 GT, Celebrity Silhouette is approximately 0% larger by gross tonnage than Celebrity Equinox at 121,878 GT.
Passenger capacity
Celebrity Silhouette carries up to 2,852 passengers compared with 2,850 aboard Celebrity Equinox, a difference of 2 passengers.
Passenger space
Celebrity Silhouette offers more space per passenger: 42.9 GT per guest, compared with 42.8 aboard Celebrity Equinox. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Celebrity Equinox (Europe) and Celebrity Silhouette (Canada) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Celebrity Equinox has the lower average starting price per day at $261 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Celebrity Equinox
Spain, Portugal & Morocco
- Departure Port
- Barcelona
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 9
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 3, 2026Barcelona
- Day 2 · Sep 4, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 5, 2026Seville
- Day 4 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 5 · Sep 7, 2026Porto
- Day 6 · Sep 8, 2026Lisbon
- Day 7 · Sep 9, 2026Lisbon
- Day 8 · Sep 10, 2026Tangier
- Day 9 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 10 · Sep 12, 2026Barcelona
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Celebrity Silhouette
Boston, Maine & Canada
- Departure Port
- Boston
- Region
- Canada
- Nights
- 12
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 5, 2026Boston
- Day 2 · Sep 6, 2026Rockland
- Day 3 · Sep 7, 2026Saint John
- Day 4 · Sep 8, 2026Halifax
- Day 5 · Sep 9, 2026Sydney
- Day 6 · Sep 10, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 11, 2026Quebec City
- Day 8 · Sep 12, 2026Quebec City
- Day 9 · Sep 13, 2026At Sea
- Day 10 · Sep 14, 2026Charlottetown
- Day 11 · Sep 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 12 · Sep 16, 2026Portland
- Day 13 · Sep 17, 2026Boston
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Celebrity Equinox
September 12, 2026
10-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$2,976
Price / day
$298
Celebrity Silhouette
September 5, 2026
12-Night Canada Cruise
Departing from Boston
From
$2,279
Price / day
$190
September 17, 2026
11-Night Canada Cruise
Departing from Boston
From
$4,774
Price / day
$434
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Celebrity Equinox
Average
$261 / day
VS
Celebrity Silhouette
Average
$312 / day
Celebrity Equinox has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$261/day vs $312/day
About $51 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Celebrity Equinox if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Europe.
- Departing from Barcelona works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Celebrity Silhouette.
Choose Celebrity Silhouette if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Canada.
- Departing from Boston works for your plans.
Celebrity Equinox vs Celebrity Silhouette: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Celebrity Silhouette
Built in 2011
2 years newer
Bigger
Celebrity Silhouette
122,210 GT
0% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Celebrity Equinox
$261 / day
About $51 less per day
- Celebrity Silhouette is 2 years newer.
- Celebrity Silhouette is 0% larger by gross tonnage.
- Celebrity Silhouette carries 2 more passengers.
- Celebrity Silhouette offers more space per passenger (42.9 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Celebrity Equinox or Celebrity Silhouette?
Celebrity Silhouette is newer. It was built in 2011, while Celebrity Equinox was built in 2009, making Celebrity Silhouette 2 years newer.
Which is bigger, Celebrity Equinox or Celebrity Silhouette?
Celebrity Silhouette is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 122,210 GT compared with Celebrity Equinox at 121,878 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Celebrity Silhouette has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,852, compared with 2,850 for Celebrity Equinox.
Which ship is more spacious, Celebrity Equinox or Celebrity Silhouette?
Celebrity Silhouette has the higher passenger space ratio at 42.9 GT per passenger, versus 42.8 for Celebrity Equinox. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Celebrity Equinox or Celebrity Silhouette?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Celebrity Equinox has the lower average starting price per day at $261 per day versus $312 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Celebrity Equinox sail?
The upcoming Celebrity Equinox sailings currently listed cover Europe, departing from Barcelona.
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